Reasoning & Pattern Test (IQ-style)

This is not a clinical IQ test. It evaluates logical and abstract reasoning. No registration. No payment.

1) 3, 6, 12, 24, ?




2) Hand is to glove as foot is to:




3) ■ ▲ ■ ▲ ■ ?




4) If all A are B, and all B are C, then:




5) Which does not belong?




6) 10 → 5, 8 → 4, 6 → ?




7) ↑ → ↓ ← ↑ ?




8) Book : Reading




9) 1, 4, 9, 16, ?




10) If no cats are dogs, and some pets are cats:




11) ★ ● ★ ● ★ ?




12) All red objects are heavy. This object is not heavy.




Online “IQ Tests”: How Subscription Traps Really Work

Many websites promise to measure your intelligence with a “free online IQ test”. In reality, most of them are not scientific assessments but carefully designed marketing funnels built around subscriptions and psychological manipulation.

Why these “IQ tests” exist

The goal of most online IQ test websites is not to measure intelligence. Their goal is to convert curiosity into payment. Intelligence is used as bait because it triggers ego, insecurity, and comparison.

The typical funnel (step by step)

  1. You see an ad: “Free IQ Test”, “Check your intelligence”.
  2. You complete a short test (often very easy or emotionally flattering).
  3. You are shown a teaser result: “Above average”, “Potential genius”.
  4. The full result is locked behind a paywall.
  5. Payment looks like a one-time fee but is often a recurring subscription.

Why the results are misleading

  • No standardization sample is disclosed.
  • No information about validity or reliability.
  • No explanation of scoring or norms.
  • Numbers like “IQ 130” are shown without scientific context.

Without standardization and norms, an “IQ score” is just a number — it does not measure intelligence in any recognized psychometric sense.

Common red flags

  • Results hidden behind payment.
  • Credit card required “to unlock results”.
  • Auto-renewal or subscription mentioned only in small print.
  • Urgency tactics: countdowns, “limited offer”, “today only”.
  • Claims like “Mensa-level” without verifiable proof.

How these sites make money

Even with low conversion rates, these websites are profitable because the product has almost zero cost. A small percentage of users paying monthly subscriptions is enough to cover advertising expenses and generate profit.

What a legitimate cognitive assessment would disclose

  • The organization or authors behind the test.
  • Who was tested to create norms (age, size, demographics).
  • Known limitations of the assessment.
  • Clear explanation of what is measured — and what is not.

How to protect yourself

  • Never enter card details if pricing or renewal terms are unclear.
  • Assume “free test” + paywall = marketing funnel.
  • Read refund and cancellation policies before paying.
  • Use virtual cards or low limits if you decide to try paid services.
  • Treat online IQ results as entertainment unless proven otherwise.

DELTOOLLAB position

DELTOOLLAB does not sell intelligence scores, certificates, or subscriptions based on psychological pressure. We focus on transparent tools, logic, and measurable utility — without exploiting ego or insecurity.

Intelligence is complex. Any website claiming to reduce it to a quick paid number deserves skepticism.

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